rear barring's, longevity?

[Doctor Dirt]

I hear what I think are barring's, sounds like a cup of sand rolling around in a wheel cover!!
I met a working mechanic who bought an 03' new and has 135 thousand on it and he said the rear barring's are a weak link and he's replaced his every 45to 50k or so.
Is this a common flaw?

So far I think the car rides well, it has surprising pick up and seems to have plenty of pull. I like it!! I stiffer ride into the corners would round the ride out for me. Does anyone know if there's a stiffer sway bar and coil combo that would help it out?
Are there parts sites for the "retro birds"? Doc.

 

[George]

Dr. D:
I know about 23 owners of various years, personally, with lots of miles and no complaints like this.
Perhaps you may find something in the search function that will help😕

 

[Doctor Dirt]

Thanks George, I'll try that!!!

Doc.

 

[Doctor Dirt]

bearings

The noise winds up being the coating on the inside of the wheels pealing. The sound was the same as sand shuffling in a container being moved.
Usually any car I buy is on a lift in a matter of days this time its been months, shame on me. Under carriage tells it all! The rest looks clean. 😎

 

[George]

DD:
You also said; "A stiffer ride into the corners would round the ride out for me."

Quite a few owners have done just that by using Lincoln LS struts and shocks.
I would be happy to share more with you if you want to PM me your email address.

 

[Doctor Dirt]

Where do you click on to send PM's?

 

[George]

DD; Click on my name (above) and a menu will appear. Click send PM, then write and send it.